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Creation & Design

Bucky Barnes was created as a sidekick to Captain America during World War II, embodying the youthful spirit of the American soldier.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a teenage sidekick, Bucky was thought to have died in action, only to be revealed decades later as the brainwashed assassin known as the Winter Soldier.

Character Development

Over the years, Bucky has evolved from a sidekick to a complex character dealing with trauma, identity, and redemption, ultimately becoming a hero in his own right.

Cultural Reception

Bucky Barnes has been well-received by fans and critics alike, particularly for his portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
James Buchanan Barnes
First Appearance:
Captain America Comics #1
Aliases:
Winter Soldier, Captain America
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D., Invaders
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Expert marksman, Hand-to-hand combatant, Master tactician
Equipment:
Bionic arm, Firearms, Combat gear
Weight:
210lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Captain America Comics #1
Marvel ⋅ 1941
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Captain America Comics #1
 
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1st appearance and origin of Captain America

1st appearance of James Buchanan Barnes aka Bucky, later becomes the Winter Soldier

1st appearance of the Red Skull, George Maxon, an agent of the true Red Skull

1st appearance of Doctor Reinstein aka Doctor Erskine, the inventor of the Super Soldier serum

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1st appearance of Hurricane, later becomes Makkari

1st appearance of Tuk the Cave Boy, first offspring of the Inhumans

Introduction of Project Rebirth, the Super Soldier Program that eventually expanded into Weapon Plus

💰 In April 2022, a 9.4 sold for $3,120,000 (San Francisco Pedigree)

Captain America Comics #2
Marvel ⋅ 1941
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Captain America Comics #2
 
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2nd appearance of Captain America

2nd appearance of Bucky Barnes

Debut of Captain America's disc shield

Captain America Comics #3
Marvel ⋅ 1941
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Captain America Comics #3
 
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First written work in the comic book industry by Stan Lee

Two-page text story with a couple of illustrations by Kirby

3rd appearance of Captain America

3rd appearance of Bucky Barnes

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2nd appearance and 1st cover of the Red Skull, George Maxon

All Winners Comics #19
Timely ⋅ 1946
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All Winners Comics #19
 
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1st team appearance and origin of the All Winners Squad: Captain America, Bucky, Human Torch, Miss America, Sub-Mariner, Toro and the Whizzer

Captain America Comics #66
Marvel ⋅ 1948
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Captain America Comics #66
 
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1st appearance and origin of Golden Girl, replaced Bucky after he was shot by a villain named Lavender

Avengers, The #4
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Avengers, The #4
 
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Captain America joins the Avengers

1st cover appearance of Captain America on an official Marvel Comics cover, previously Timely, then Atlas

1st appearance of Captain America in the Silver Age

Death of Bucky, in a flashback

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1st cameo appearance of Baron Heinrich Zemo

Invaders #1
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Invaders #1
 
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1st team appearance of The Invaders II: Bucky, Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Toro

Captain America #6
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Captain America #6
 
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1st full appearance of Bucky Barnes as the Winter Soldier

[September 2022 - confirmed for the Thunderbolts movie]

Captain America #6
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Captain America #6
 
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1st cover appearance of Bucky Barnes as the Winter Soldier

Captain America #14
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Captain America #14
 
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First meeting of the Winter Soldier and Falcon

Captain America versus the Winter Soldier, Bucky Barnes

Origin of the Winter Soldier

Background art reprinted from Captain America #27 (1943)

Captain America: Sam Wilson #7
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Captain America: Sam Wilson #7
 
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Variant cover art by John Cassaday

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